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Warren, New Jersey

Introduction to Warren, New Jersey

Warren, New Jersey, in Somerset county, is 9 miles NW of Edison, New Jersey and 18 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. The town is located in the Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon metropolitan area. Warren has a population of 14,259.

Warren History

Warren was originally inhabited by the Lenape Native Americans. European farmers first settled in this area during the 1720s. It was incorporated on March 5, 1806, as a township. Before 1806, Warren was a part of the Bridgewater and Bernards Townships. The township was named after General Joseph Warren, the American Revolutionary War patriot.

Warren and nearby Attractions

  • Kirsch-Ford House
  • Wagner Farm Arboretum
  • Duke Island Park
  • Washington Rock State Park
  • Drake House Museum

Things To Do In Warren

There are several historic sites at Warren where you can spend a day trip with your family exploring the history of the town. You can also spend your leisure in the local parks, shopping centers and restaurants. In addition, the Recreational Department of Warren organizes a number of events and recreational programs throughout the year.

Warren Transportation

International flights are available from Newark International Airport.

Warren Higher Education

The nearest colleges and universities are Raritan Valley Community College, Assumption College for Sisters, Drew University and the College of Saint Elizabeth.

High Points

Warren strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyWarren Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyWarren Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyWarren People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyWarren College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Warren Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Warren Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Warren Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Warren Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Warren Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Warren, NJ

Comparing Warren to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men108
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women96
Age of the Population87
Racial Diversity86
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty109
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use96
Short Commute Times23
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes12
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime108

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